Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 20 | 35 | 28 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 30 | 39 | 16 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Lakers 115-106. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.